South wrestling coach reinstated; also back as teacher

South High School wrestling coach Jerry Sisneros has been reinstated to his teaching and coaching positions.

Pueblo City Schools (D60) spokesman Scott Jones said Tuesday that Sisneros returned to the classroom last Wednesday, while also resuming his duties as the Colts wrestling head coach.

Sisneros was placed on administrative leave on the eve of the Colorado high school state wrestling championships. South qualified nine wrestlers but had to compete in the tournament without their coach.

Jones said the action taken against Sisneros was a personnel matter and would give no detail why Sisneros temporarily was relieved of his duties.

Sisneros confirmed Tuesday that he had returned to work but said he was told not to discuss the issue.

Sisneros teaches physical education and just completed his 26th year as the wrestling coach. South finished tied for fourth place in the state tournament’s Class 4A team standings.